Hi Brian - I'm sorry, I had no idea your note was sitting here at the SSS site. Essentially I'm using an Engenius 250mw radio attached to a 9dB antenna; the antenna can be placed above deck, the Engenius unit attaches to the laptop via USB cord. I purchased the setup from Keenan, it's worked out very well. http://keenansystems.com/Engenius_wi...ub-362_ext.htm - rob
Rob...I remember you mentioning you have a wifi system on your boat to pick up distant signals. What system do you use? Thanks. Brian S/V Gavilan